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Braided nanostructures reveal 3D tapestry behind vibrant green butterfly coloration

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The metamorphosis of butterflies from larvae to pupae to adulthood is a natural wonder. By investigating the developmental processes that occur within the pupa, transforming it into a butterfly, scientists have discovered a new twist in a process ...

Sep 30, 2025

Tiny nanoparticles conquer the big three in polymer glasses: Strength, toughness and processability

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Scientists have found a nanoparticle-inspired solution to the age-old strength issue of polymer glasses. Seasoning the polymer glass recipe with single-chain nanoparticles, which are tiny, folded-up polymer strands, can make the glass stronger, to...

Sep 30, 2025

Intricate nanoweaving in butterfly wings inspires future materials

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Scientists have discovered a new twist in a process that forms an intricate nanostructure responsible for the vibrant green colours of the Emerald-patched Cattleheart butterfly's wings.

Sep 30, 2025

Copper cobalt nanocomposite offers clean energy storage water and hydrogen

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A copper cobalt nanocomposite on nitrogen-doped carbon enables energy storage, water purification and hydrogen fuel, offering a cheap sustainable alternative to noble metals.

Sep 30, 2025

Scientists solve mystery of loop current switching in kagome metals

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Researchers explain why weak magnetic fields can instantly control electrical flow direction in these quantum metals.

Sep 30, 2025

Optically active metals for the technologies of tomorrow

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Researchers found a metal with conductivity and polarity that shows second harmonic generation, an optical effect usually limited to non-metals.

Sep 30, 2025

Scientists uncover room-temperature route to improved light-harvesting and emission devices

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Scientists made two phonons in lead halide perovskite films interact with light to form new hybrid states, offering a tool to control energy flow.

Sep 30, 2025

3D bioprinting advances enable creation of artificial blood vessels with layered structures

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To explore possible treatments for various diseases, either animal models or human cell cultures are usually used first; however, animal models do not always mimic human diseases well, and cultures are far removed from tissue complexity. Advances ...

Sep 29, 2025

Researchers use nanotubes to improve blood flow in bioengineered tissues

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When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the responses in our own bodies. It's become an important intermediary step before human clinical trials.

Sep 29, 2025

Scientists develop microelectrode array for monitoring neuronal activity during hibernation

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A research team has developed a nanocomposite-modified microelectrode array (MEA) that enables long-term, high-sensitivity monitoring of neuronal activity during hibernation. Their findings were recently published in ACS Sensors.

Sep 29, 2025

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